Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Predictions
UEFA Europa League · World
Celtic
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Ferencvarosi TC
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Corners: Over 10.5
Match Result
7.5/10Ferencvaros Stun Celtic with Ruthless Away Display in Europa League Opener
Ferencvarosi TC delivered a clinical performance at Celtic Park, defeating Celtic 3-1 in their UEFA Europa League group stage opener. Despite the hosts dominating possession with 63% and racking up 16 shots, it was the visitors who made their chances count, striking three times and silencing the Glasgow crowd. Ferencvaros took the lead in the 20th minute, only for Celtic to respond just before halftime. However, a quick double blow—one on the stroke of halftime and another right after the restart—put the Hungarians firmly in control. Celtic pressed hard, winning 11 corners and keeping the pressure on, but Ferencvaros’ defensive discipline and sharp counterattacks proved decisive.
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CERTIFIED WPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
1 - 3
💰 Bet Results1/1 hit
Key Moments
20' — Goal
Ferencvaros open the scoring, capitalizing on a swift counterattack.
44' — Goal
C. Durán levels for Celtic, finishing off a well-worked move just before halftime.
45' — Goal
Ferencvaros retake the lead immediately before the break, punishing Celtic’s lapse in focus.
47' — Goal
Ferencvaros extend their advantage right after the restart, putting the game beyond Celtic’s reach.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Ferencvaros pick up two bookings as they battle to preserve their lead.
Celtic
Celtic controlled the tempo for large stretches, enjoying 63% possession and forcing 11 corners. Their attacking intent was clear, but a lack of cutting edge in front of goal saw them convert just 1 of their 16 attempts, with only 4 shots on target. The home side’s high pressing left them vulnerable at the back, particularly around halftime, when Ferencvaros punished lapses in concentration. Despite a spirited effort and some bright moments—most notably their 44th-minute equalizer—Celtic struggled to break down a resolute Ferencvaros defense and were ultimately undone by their own defensive frailties and missed opportunities.
Key Players
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Weaknesses
Ferencvarosi TC
Ferencvaros executed a near-perfect away game plan, sitting deep and springing forward with purpose. They made the most of their 37% possession, registering 6 shots on target from 14 attempts and converting three of them. The visitors were clinical, scoring at pivotal moments—twice within three minutes spanning halftime—to seize control and never look back. Defensively, Ferencvaros absorbed waves of Celtic pressure, conceding 11 corners but rarely losing composure. Their disciplined back line and sharp transitions exposed Celtic’s weaknesses, while two yellow cards reflected their combative approach in midfield.
Key Players
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Tactical Analysis
Both sides lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but their approaches diverged sharply. Celtic sought to dominate possession and build attacks through the midfield duo of McGregor and Baur, using width provided by Tierney and Forrest. Their high line and aggressive pressing, however, left them exposed to Ferencvaros’ rapid transitions. Ferencvaros were content to cede possession, defending compactly and breaking forward with pace through Arzani and Bagi. Their tactical discipline was evident, especially after gaining the lead, as they dropped deeper and focused on frustrating Celtic’s attack while looking for opportunities to counter. Set pieces were a key outlet for Celtic, but Ferencvaros’ organization limited their effectiveness.
Turning Point
Ferencvaros’ goal in first-half stoppage time (45’) immediately after Celtic’s equalizer, which deflated the hosts and shifted momentum irreversibly.
Man of the Match
Á. Bagi
Led the line superbly, scored a crucial goal, and was a constant threat on the break.
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC: Match Preview
Celtic enter this Europa League opener in rare form, having swept aside all comers in their last five matches, including a Champions League qualifying rout of LASK Linz and a trio of Premiership victories. The hosts have been ruthless in attack, averaging 2.2 goals and 20.4 shots per game, and have not failed to score or keep a clean sheet in three of their last five. Ferencvaros, for their part, are unbeaten in eight competitive matches this season, with their only blemishes a pair of draws, and have looked equally potent in front of goal with 2.4 goals per game over their last five and a 4-0 dismantling of Trabzonspor in their most recent European outing.
Statistically, this is a meeting of high-momentum attacks. Celtic’s pressing and ball dominance (61.2% possession, 10 corners per game) will test a Ferencvaros side that has conceded just three times in their last four away matches but has not faced a side of Celtic’s offensive calibre during that run. Ferencvaros’ own threat is real, with goals coming from multiple sources and a knack for scoring in both halves—five first-half and seven second-half goals in their last five. Both teams’ defensive records are solid but not impenetrable, and both have allowed at least one goal in two of their last five.
The model expects a contest shaped by early Celtic pressure and a Ferencvaros side capable of striking back, particularly after the break. With both teams yet to fail to score in their last five and a combined average of 4.6 goals per game, the balance tips towards a narrow home win but with both nets likely to bulge. Corners and cards could run high given the attacking intent and recent discipline numbers.
How Celtic and Ferencvarosi TC Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Celticlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Regular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Ferencvarosi TClast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Scoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Celtic are surging, with five consecutive wins across all competitions, averaging over two goals and nearly nine shots on target per match, and keeping three clean sheets in that stretch. Ferencvaros are unbeaten in their last eight, including a 4-0 thrashing of Trabzonspor in Europe, and have scored at least once in every game this season. Both sides arrive with confidence and attacking rhythm, setting up a clash of two teams at the peak of their early-season momentum.
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC — Last 8 Matches
Strengths
- +5/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC that most previews miss.
- 1Celtic have scored in the first half in four of their last five matches, netting seven first-half goals in that span.
- 2Ferencvaros have kept three clean sheets in their last five but have also seen BTTS land in two of those games.
- 3The last three H2H meetings have all produced at least three goals, with an average of 3.3 per game.
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Over 2.5 Goals
55%
BTTS: Yes
57%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Prediction
Momentum collides at Celtic Park as two of Europe’s in-form sides meet, with both Celtic and Ferencvaros arriving unbeaten in their last five and brimming with attacking intent. The hosts, riding a five-match winning streak, have been relentless in front of goal and dominant in possession, while Ferencvaros have shown resilience and cutting edge on the continental stage. The contest is set up as a clash between Celtic’s home firepower and Ferencvaros’ ability to find a way in any venue.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Ferencvaros unbeaten in eight this season, scoring in every match, with 2.4 goals per game over the last five.
- →Celtic averaging 20.4 shots and 10 corners per match in their last five, indicating sustained attacking pressure.
Defence
- →Celtic’s five straight wins with 2.2 goals scored per game and three clean sheets.
Where the Model Sees Value: Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC(3)
Selections where the model's probability beats the bookmaker's implied probability. Expected value is computed from real consensus odds, not opinion.
Corners: Over 10.5
Both sides are generating high corner counts in recent matches, with Celtic averaging 10 and Ferencvaros 6.6 per game over their last five, making a high total likely in a high-stakes European tie.
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Match Result: Celtic Win
Celtic’s five-match winning streak, combined with a 2.2 goals per game average and three clean sheets, gives them a significant momentum edge at home despite Ferencvaros’ own strong run.
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BTTS: Yes
Both teams have scored in four of their last five combined, and neither has failed to score in any of their last five, suggesting attacking form outweighs defensive solidity.
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🚩 Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Corners Prediction
high confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 7.3 corners for Celtic and 5.7 for Ferencvarosi TC, for an expected total of 13. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (83%). Over 8.5: 90% · Over 10.5: 75%.
What History Says: Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC
Celtic have the historical edge, winning two of the last three meetings, including a 2-0 success at home. All three recent H2H matches have featured at least three goals, and both teams have scored in two of those encounters, suggesting an open contest is likely. The last meeting at Celtic Park saw the hosts keep a clean sheet, but neither side has failed to score in their last five matches coming into this tie.
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC Head-to-Head History
Last 3 meetings between these sides
2
Celtic wins
0
Draws
1
Ferencvarosi TC wins
Things to Watch: Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be quantified.
- ⚠️Both teams’ season league records are incomplete due to the early stage of the campaign.
- ⚠️Limited H2H sample, with last meeting over three years ago.
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Final Verdict
Celtic 2–1 Ferencvarosi TCCeltic’s current five-match winning run, featuring 2.2 goals per game and overwhelming attacking metrics, tips the balance in their favour for a 2-1 home win. The strongest single data point is their relentless shot production—20.4 per game in the last five—which should eventually break down a Ferencvaros defence that has not faced this level of sustained pressure. The likeliest way this call goes wrong is if Ferencvaros’ own attacking momentum, with 2.4 goals per game and a habit of scoring in both halves, exposes any lingering European nerves in the Celtic back line.
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC: Common Questions
Who will win Celtic vs Ferencvaros?
The model gives Celtic a 47% chance of victory, with Ferencvaros at 24% and the draw at 29%. Celtic’s five-match winning streak and dominant attacking stats at home make them slight favourites, but Ferencvaros’ unbeaten run means this is far from a foregone conclusion.
Will both teams score in Celtic vs Ferencvaros?
Both teams have scored in two of each side’s last five matches, and neither has failed to score in that span. The model rates BTTS (Yes) at 55%, reflecting both teams’ attacking momentum.
Can Celtic’s winning streak continue against Ferencvaros?
Celtic have won five straight, averaging 2.2 goals and 20.4 shots per match, and have not failed to score in any of those games. However, Ferencvaros are unbeaten in eight and have scored in every match this season, so while the edge is with Celtic, their run will be tested.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Form Guide, the momentum specialist — weights the last five matches above everything. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 10 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.